Air Raids and the Aspidistra

In September 1940 Horncastle was the first town in the county to be bombed by the Nazis.

Norway – B Company into Battle

After training, the icy wastes of Norway was many Horncastle soldiers first action overseas in the war.

Horncastle Home Guard No. 5 Platoon photographed in June 1941 outside the old Grammar School (now the School House Coffee … More

Other more practical aspects of clearing up after the conflict were being reported in 1946. In January there was an … More